Just so that you how who you are dealing with I have various qualifications along with lots of experience…. BSc hons Building Management a degree in building management which I gained a 2:1 in which gives me a really good understanding of all areas of building from technical stuff, legal stuff, designing, planning all things that helps with a good annex build. SMSTS Site Manager […]
5 good rules for granny annex living!
There are lots of unwritten rules as you get used to living with each other, but a good few are as follows: No 1 respect each others private space. Living in close proximity after a long time can be quite a challenge. Having separate front doors, if logistically possible can be symbolic in maintaining a sense of personnel space. No2 Discuss finances. If an adult […]
First annex ideas?
When you are thinking about extending or altering your home, it is very advisable if not essential to have a drawing, sketch or layout of your proposed idea or what you are considering building. In the first instance it does not have to be a professional one. Now much depends on your skills on the drawing board but a good way to start if you […]
Early days planning
In the early days when you are thinking about extending or altering your home in some way, it is very advisable if not essential to have a drawing, sketch or layout of your proposed idea or what you are considering building. In the first instance it does not have to be a professional one. Now much depends on your skills on the drawing board but […]
Bring back the bungalow now?
The government has suggested that the bungalow needs to “come back” to help our ageing population, a nine month inquiry found that government policies were “overlooking” the housing needs of older people in rural areas. The inquiry recommends that all property built should have the elderly in mind. They found that many family homes are becoming increasingly unsuitable for their needs. Small estates should be […]
A stroke and a granny annex – revisited!
Nearly 2 years ago now, my mum who lives in the annex had a stroke I don’t know on the scale of strokes how serious it was and looking around the stroke unit there were people in a really bad way, she was lucky I guess having not too serious symptoms but life had definitely changed for her that moment. Initially you are scared because […]
A simple day helped by the granny annex!
Yesterday I had a day of from work, to look after my 2 children as my wife was working. We all woke up as it’s the school holidays with not much in mind. “What do you want to do today kids” lets go somewhere with nanny they cried! Ok so we went next door, rang our little bell “hello” do you want to come out […]
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Care home costs…..
Building a granny annex obviously is a big cash outlay but so are paying care home fees every week. Just read about the soaring cost of care home fees, a study by Prestige Nursing has highlighted the UK’s “desperate and worsening” care crisis. They comment that elderly people who go into a care home face average fees of £30,000 a year. Ron Altmann a former […]
Where do you start a granny annex project
Where do you start? Well I am hoping this site will be the starting point for many people in the future. The first thing I did was to get a pad and write at the top of it what we were trying to achieve. Not too much detail just get down in writing your early thoughts. This I think helps you focus on what you […]
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